About this role
Job summary
NPC Cramlington and NPC Elsdon Avenue are a friendly, well-established GP practice's looking to recruit a Salaried GP for 7 sessions per week to join our supportive and collaborative teams.
We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community and take pride in the strong relationships we have built with our patients.
Patient feedback is consistently excellent, and we are proud to have been rated among the top seven outstanding GP practices in Northumberland.
As part of a wider NPC organisation, we benefit from shared resources and support that enhance both staff experience and patient care. We serve a population of just over 5,500 for Cramlington patients and 4372 patients. We work closely with neighbouring practice NPC Northumbria Way to deliver joined-up care. We have a strong interest in teaching GP registrars and students and warmly welcome GPs with special interests. Our surgeries are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our community.
Main duties of the job
NPC Northumbria Way are a friendly practice serving around 15,000 patients across three practices in Cramlington and the Seaton Valley, we combine the benefits of modern facilities, an experienced multidisciplinary team and a supportive working culture. We are currently looking to recruit a 4 sessions GP.
Our sites include a large purpose-built surgery adjacent to Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, a planned new-build practice in Seaton Delaval, and a coastal surgery at Seaton Sluice.
You'll join a team of 7 Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Nurse Prescribers and Clinical Pharmacists, supported by dedicated Mental Health, MSK and Social Prescribing services.
We achieve consistently high QOF results and are passionate about delivering excellent patient care while supporting flexible working, professional development and opportunities to shape the future of primary care.
About us
Northumbria Primary Care Ltd (NPC) is a pioneering partnership with local GPs and now manages several GP practices with around 120,000 registered patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside.
Whilst appointees will have a base practice within NPC,they may be asked to work at other practices across our group. We do however limit this as much as possible as we appreciate continuity is vital to effective primary care.
Please note that NPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Make sure to read the 'NPC Candidate Pack' before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before applying to join our fantastic organisation.
Job description Job responsibilities
We take great pride in developing our future work force in primary care. This includes GP registrars, medical students, nursing students and the continued development of all staff. We welcome applications from candidates with an interest in teaching and actively encourage those looking to explore special interests.
Each of our practices have their own unique journey, and we are committed to ongoing quality improvement, enhancing patient care and experience, and fostering staff wellbeing. We are looking for a GP who is enthusiastic about joining us on this journey and contributing to our shared vision for excellence in primary care.
The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary Practice team to provide general medical services for the needs of the practice population and to help ensure the Practice provides the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.
The post holder will manage a busy caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting.
The post holder is expected to contribute to the operational and strategic management of the practices within Northumbria Primary care and there are opportunities for personal and professional development across a wide range of areas within primary and secondary care.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration Vocational Training Certificate or Equivalent (JCPTGP/nMRCGP) Membership of a recognised defence union (MPS/MDU) Currently on a performers list and never been removed from a performers list for a detrimental reason
Desirable
DRCOG DFFP/FFFP DCH
Experience Essential
Clinical training and experience as a General Practitioner Evidence of recent self-directed learning or development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address NPC Cramlington & NPC Elsdon Avenue
Forum Way, Manor Walks
Cramlington
NE23 6QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)